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Maurice Georges François Louis Loir (1903-2004), better known as Maurice Loir, was a celebrated French painter and muralist.

Here are a few of the notable works attributed to Maurice Loir:

Paintings:

- The Young Dancer, 1930

- The Old Bridge, 1932

- Portrait of a Young Woman, 1935

- Still Life with Fruit, 1940

- The Church in the Village, 1945

Murals:

- "Justice and Peace" in the Chamber of Commerce, Paris, 1937

- "The History of France" in the Musée de l'Histoire de France, Paris, 1947

- "The Liberation of Paris" in the Hôtel de Ville, Paris, 1954

- "Homage to the Arts" in the Grand Palais, Paris, 1964

Tapestries and Cartons:

- "Spring" (tapestry), 1932

- "Summer" (tapestry), 1933

- "Autumn" (tapestry), 1934

- "Winter" (tapestry), 1935

- "Joan of Arc" (carton for a tapestry), 1942

Illustrations:

- Illustrations for the book "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 1946

Stage Sets and Costumes:

- Stage sets and costume designs for the opera "Samson et Dalila" by Saint-Saëns, presented at the Palais Garnier in Paris in 1936

Decorations and Graphic Art:

- Posters

- Book covers

- Postage stamps

Note: Please bear in mind that this list is not exhaustive and represents some of Maurice Loir's notable works. The artist's prolific career included many more achievements and contributions to the art world.

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